Preseason matchups
The Kraken will host the Vancouver Canucks on September 19 before traveling to face the Calgary Flames on September 24, setting the stage for a series of early tests as the club fine‑tunes its roster ahead of the regular season.
A Washington‑born prospect
Hawke Huff, a native of Mazama in Okanogan County, Washington, became the franchise’s first player from the state when the Kraken selected him in the fifth round of the NHL Draft, a milestone that highlights the team’s expanding talent map across the Pacific Northwest.
Carlsson's record‑breaking deal
Center Leo Carlsson, at 21 years old, inked a five‑year agreement that makes him the highest‑paid player in franchise history, averaging $18 million annually and signaling the club’s intent to invest heavily in elite talent.
Coach Lambert earns respect
Head coach Lane Lambert received commendation from former Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss Craig Berube, who praised Lambert’s meticulous preparation and the emotional intelligence he brings to game planning.
Trade chatter around Wright
Speculation continues to swirl about forward Shane Wright, whose future remains a topic of discussion among analysts as the Kraken evaluate options to bolster their forward depth.
Goalie nuptials
Goalie Philipp Grubauer and his longtime teammate Chris Driedger recently exchanged vows, with images from Grubauer’s wedding surfacing on social media and delighting fans who follow the personal lives of the team’s net‑minders.
Radio station shutdown
The closure of AM650 in Vancouver, a longtime outlet for Canucks coverage, marks the end of an era and has intensified the off‑ice rivalry between the two Pacific‑Northwest clubs.
The original core
Five players from the 2021 expansion draft remain with the franchise — Jared McCann, Jordan Eberle, Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn and net‑minder Philipp Grubauer — forming the backbone of the team’s early identity.